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Sunday, 03 March 2024

BBC News

• Five ways to save money on train tickets as fares riseAs rail fares rise on Sunday, we find the ways passengers can keep journeys as cheap as possible.

ITV News

• Train passengers ‘punished’ as fares rise by nearly 5%, but how much will tickets actually cost?Rail fares in England and Wales are rising by nearly 5% despite train cancellations being among the highest levels for 10 years.

The Guardian

• Rail fares to rise by 4.9% in England and Wales on SundayIn London, Tube and bus fares are being frozen and prices reduced during rush hour and on Fridays

The Herald

• Tories urge SNP to follow England's lead with £2 bus fare capThe Scottish Tories have demanded SNP ministers copy the UK Government and introduce a £2 cap on single bus fares to match discounts south of the border.

The Independent

• Train fares: everyone knows they’re wrong, but no government is brave enough to fix themThe Man Who Pays His Way: Rail is set to fail unless ministers are honest about sharp price rices

The Telegraph

• Rail fares to rise despite increase in train cancellations. [Subscription]The equivalent of 3.9 per cent of services in England and Wales were cancelled in the year to February 3 Rail fares in England and Wales are rising by nearly 5 per cent despite train cancellations being among the highest levels for 10 years.

Times Online

• Car industry told to dial back use of touchscreensCarmakers that are increasingly forcing motorists to use dashboard touchscreens for basic driving functions such as checking speed and adjusting mirrors will be penalised under rules designed to stop motorists from becoming dangerously distracted.
• Electric buses recalled over fire risk. [subscription]Formal warning issued for 1,758 Alexander Dennis buses used in cities including London and Manchester
• Subsidies for British electric buses going to foreign manufacturers. [subscription]Government figures show that half of the 953 buses ordered using the zero-emission bus regional areas initiative are being made overseas

Mail Online

• Commuters brace for yet another hike in rail fares: Campaigners slam 4.9% increase in train tickets prices from Sunday... so how much will YOUR journey now cost?Britain's beleaguered rail passengers are braced for fares to rise by nearly 5 per cent from Sunday after campaigners blasted 'another unwelcome price hike'.

The Mirror

• Rail fares rise by 4.9% from today in blow for millions of train travellers and commutersThe rail fare increase increase will be applied to regulated tickets, such as season, anytime day, off-peak and super off-peak - here is everything you need to know

London Evening Standard

• Train passengers ‘punished’ as fares rise by nearly 5%Rail fares in England and Wales are rising by nearly 5% despite train cancellations being among the highest levels for 10 years.

Yorkshire Post

• Funding boost for RailX rail freight app that aims to take traffic off the roadsThe company behind an app that aims to move freight traffic off the roads and on to the rail network has secured a £150,000 loan to expand its reach beyond Yorkshire.

Carlisle News & Star

• Reaction as Cumberland set to receive almost £150 million for roadsCumberland Council has said that ‘every pound is welcome’ after it was announced that the government has set aside almost £150million for travel infrastructure projects over the next seven years from 2025.

South Wales Argus

• FlixBus launches first zero emissions coach with Newport TransportTRAVEL tech company Flix has announced the launch of its first zero emissions coach service in Wales and England.

Other Regional Press

• Brand new bus for Tamar Valley communityTHE Tamar Valley Community Bus organisation is now up and running with its brand new bus.
• TfL Superloop SL2 route from Woolwich to WalthamstowA new Superloop route will be introduced between Walthamstow Central Bus Station and North Woolwich today
• Train passengers 'punished' over massive fares price hikeTrain passengers in England and Wales are being "punished" over a nearly 5% increase in rail fares.

Rail Advent

• New North Devon Railway Development Alliance is FormedToday Friday 1st March 2024, the North Devon Railway Alliance was launched in one of Bideford's most known historic landmarks the Royal Hotel.
• Hitachi Rail wins €200m contract to supply new trains to ItalyThe Municipality of Naples in Italy has awarded Hitachi Rail a €200 million contract to supply 22 new generation trains for Line 6 of the Naples Metro.

Other News Sources

• Do you know RO RO trains?In the realm of transportation innovation, a remarkable development has emerged: the Roll-on/Roll-off (RO-RO) train. This groundbreaking concept revolutionizes freight transport, offering a dynamic solution to the logistical challenges faced by the industry. Unlike traditional trains, RO-RO trains cater exclusively to trucks, facilitating seamless transportation of goods across vast distances. Let's delve deeper into this transformative mode of transport and explore its implications for the future of logistics.
• Alstom will supply 30 trams to IsraelAlstom, as part of a consortium, won the tender for the construction, operation, and provision of rolling stock for the Haifa-Nazareth tramline, spanning 41 km, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
• A new leasing model for Europe?Siemens’ decision to set up a subsidiary dedicated to short-term leasing of multiple-units could herald the start of a new way of procuring rolling stock.
• Network Rail & Scottish FA Amplify Youth Rail Safety with Football Camps Through 2027Network Rail and the Scottish Football Association (SFA) have renewed their commitment to youth rail safety, leveraging the universal appeal of football to educate Scotland's youth on the dangers of railway trespass and anti-social behavior
• Empowering Future Leaders: Network Rail's Women in Rail Event at York SchoolNetwork Rail's event at The Mount School in York aims to inspire young women by demonstrating the diverse and inclusive career opportunities in the rail sector.
• Transpennine Route Upgrade Launches: Major Rail Improvements Set for Manchester to YorkThe Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) advises travelers using the rail link between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds, and York to verify their travel plans due to scheduled improvement activities over several weekends in March and April.
• Scotland Urged to Adopt £2 Bus Fare Cap and Tap-In Rail System for Equitable TransitTransport spokesman Graham Simpson calls for significant reforms in Scotland's public transport, proposing £2 bus fare caps and a tap-in, tap-out rail system to boost usage and sustainability.

News from Europe

• From Amsterdam to Vilnius: The European cities with the most and least frequent cyclistsThe number of cyclists across European cities has been released: Why are the figures so low?
• ‘I’m not using Eurostar ever again’: Is it the end of the line for the Channel Tunnel service?Eurostar has been battling a series of challenges as Brexit, Covid, strikes and competitors threaten to derail operations. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Eurostar carrying passengers from London to Paris.